Betting on the Elections October 29, 2006

Just over a week until election day and some websites you might never expect are getting involved in the process.
intrade.comEverybody’s got a prediction about what will happen come election day, but this website will let you place a wager on your favorite candidate. It’s run much like a business site, with lots of charts [...]

Karaoke Sites October 27, 2006

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If there’s a singer in your family, or just someone who love to ham it up, they’re going to love these new karaoke websites. Just plug a microphone into your computer and start singing the hits. It’s remarkable how powerful web-based applications like these have become.
singshot.comThey have [...]

Web Trends Report on the Radio October 25, 2006

Here are the stories Dave Durian and I talked about this morning on WBAL AM1090.
Google Bombing the ElectionLiberal bloggers try to trick Google into linking users to negative stories about Republicans.
AllofMP3.com offers free music, possibly illegally.This Russia-based website is really sticking it to the recording industry.
Futurephone.comThis is my favorite site of the month, offering free [...]

Halloween Audio Stories October 25, 2006

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They’re not all about Halloween, but today here are some great places to find free podcasts and audiobooks to use on your iPod or other music player. You won’t get the latest bestsellers for free, but hundreds of classic books are available.
voicesinthedark.comAs a kid I loved reading The [...]

Winter Car Care October 23, 2006

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It won’t be long until we’re back into the season of dead batteries, frozen locks and fender-eating road salt. These sites should help you protect your automobile investment during the tough Maryland winter.
carcare.orgThis site goes way beyond the typical advice for winterizing your car. After you check [...]

Help with College Searches October 19, 2006

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It’s a decision that will affect the next four years of a student’s life and cost tens of thousands of dollars. If you’re looking for some help with a college search, these sites are a good place to turn for second opinions on schools.
studentsreview.comOn this site alumni and [...]

Web Trends on the Radio October 18, 2006

Here are the links to the stories Dave Durian and I talked about this morning on WBAL AM1090.
Tech reporter uses homemade computer program to track down Myspace predator.
Myspacewatch.com helps parents monitor their kids’ behavior on myspace.
The Reuters news agency has opened an online news bureau inside the 3d virtual online world Second Life.
Our coworkers at [...]

Countdown to Election Day October 18, 2006

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As we head into the home stretch of the 2006 elections, here are some websites for tracking the final days of the campaign.
electoral-vote.comA great site for keeping up with the latest polling information in Senate and House races nationwide. The homepage features an interactive map color coded to [...]

Haunted Maryland October 15, 2006

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With just two weeks till Halloween, here are a few ideas for some spooky destinations both around Maryland and online.
prairieghosts.com/hauntmd.htmlOn this site you can find in-depth descriptions of some of the “most haunted” sites around our state. From Antietam Battlefield to Edgar Allen Poe’s burial site to a [...]

Free International Phone Calls October 13, 2006

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You know what they say about websites that seem too good to be true. This one may turn out to be just that, but for the moment you can save a few bucks with a pretty surprising long distance deal.
futurephone.comThe website is quite basic, but makes a [...]